1918
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From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
AlliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
a small house with a single story
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
Dædalian
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From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
immediately past
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
march in a procession
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
and nothing more
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
cut with a saw
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
Torrington
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From this reading On the last Sunday morning of that momentous and terrible March the Mayor sent his car to Torrington Cottage.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even a superficial study of facts only partially revealed has made it clear that disaster was invited by an almost criminal taking of chances.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading Meanwhile the muse of history continues to weave her Dædalian spells....
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
XLVIIIadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading XLVIII The early months of the year 1918 saw the entire Allied Cause in the gravest jeopardy.
but in spite of that
From this reading The time is not yet for the whole truth to be known.
